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Tree lightings and free holiday events around Miami-Dade

Christmas tree lightings and winter fests are happening earlier and earlier each year. Here’s where to watch when they flip the switch and hundreds of lights bring the tree to life! And even though we don’t have much winter weather in Miami-Dade, there are winter festivals to be found. We will add more tree lighting …

Winter holiday festivals, parades, events in Broward 2025

Winter festivals, fun with Santa, and dazzling light displays are part of the seasonal festivities in South Florida. Broward County offers all kinds of events to celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Parades, festivals, concerts, family festivals, light displays and more abound from Coral Springs to Hallandale Beach, from Hollywood to Pembroke …

Winter holiday events & festivals in Palm Beach County

Floridians know how to celebrate the winter holidays, even if “winter” doesn’t mean here what it means elsewhere. The snow may be fake or manmade, but the fun is real. South Florida has holiday parades, boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, menorah lightings, holiday concerts, family festivals and more. Many events are free or cheap. We …

Delray Beach 100-ft. tree & Holiday Village open Dec. 2 through Dec. 31

The Delray Beach Holiday Village is a tradition that kids of all ages will enjoy. It features a walk-through 100-ft. tree, Santa’s House, ice skating, mini golf, vendors and much more. Holiday Village When: Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Dec. 31, 2025. Where: Along Atlantic and Swinton avenues, Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove. Features: Holiday …

Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer, Boca Raton, Dec. 3

“The Centennial Express” is the theme for this year’s parade, featuring floats and marching bands displaying and saluting the city’s pride over the past 100 years. Holiday Street Parade: 100 Years of Holiday Cheer When: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Where: The parade will start at Federal Highway and SE 5th …

Holiday happenings, free concerts & more in Wellington

Take advantage of this ongoing series of free concerts under the stars, with food trucks and vendors, plus pop-up family events scheduled in 2025. CLICK HERE: For holiday happenings in Wellington! The amphitheater at Wellington Town Center has a capacity of 1,500 people. Plan to take portable seats or blankets to enjoy festivities under the stars. …

Holi-Days events at Old School Square, Delray Beach, through Dec. 23

Celebrate the season Delray-style with festive Midday Holiday Cheer at Old School Square. Holi-Days events at Old School Square What’s in store: Downtown Delray’s First Friday Art Walk on Dec. 5, 2025, will feature Yuletide Carolers strolling around from 6 to 8 p.m., starting at the Cornell Art Museum. Each Tuesday and Wednesday in December, …

Merry in Mizner & Boca Jolly Days, through Dec. 31

Mizner Park in Boca Raton is transformed each by a sleigh full of elves with winter holiday decorations and public festivities. Following is a partial list. What: Boca Jolly Days & Merry in Mizner When: Tree, displays and activities extend through Dec. 31, 2025 Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton & other venues. …

$10 music & Art After Dark: Fridays, West Palm Beach

Art After Dark Fridays, Norton Museum of Art

Each week, the Norton Museum of Art presents a new experience, with an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more. So, if it’s Friday, shake off the sand and head down to The Norton as part of the museum’s Art After Dark series that features something new and different each week. …

Top seasonal things to do in December in Palm Beach County

There is always so much to see and do during the month of December, it’s not easy to cover everything going on in the greater Palm Beach area, but we’ve done our best to compile a list of some of the best of the best from a frugal standpoint. Please check back with us since …

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